Across New England Archives

Sep 05, 2023

The Truth about Hydrogen

Big Gas and Oil and utility companies are urging us to use hydrogen like we do other fossil fuels – which will damage the climate and our health

A 3-D rendering of the hydrogen molecule. One is in focus towards the right hand of the image, with a few more in the background not in focus. The image, including the molecules, are varying shades of blue.

Aug 31, 2023

Green Halloween: 5 Ways to Embrace the Zero Waste Spirit

On Halloween, U.S. consumers spend over $10 billion on decorations, plastic-wrapped candy, costumes, and more. Many of these items will eventually find their final resting place in landfills and incinerators. But fear not! Here are 5 tips to celebrate a Green Halloween without sacrificing your fun.

Everything you need for a perfect Green Halloween. A mesh bag with pumpkins, gourds, and candles. DIY bats and spiders made from craft paper. And delicious chocolate eyeballs wrapped in foil.

Aug 31, 2023

Climate Change Worsens Extreme Weather in New England

Clean energy can help us slash the carbon pollution driving heat waves, storms, and floods.

An aerial view of Waterbury, Vermont's flooding during the intense rainstorm of Summer 2023. Houses are submerged up to their doorsteps.

Aug 29, 2023

Britteny Jenkins to Lead Environmental Justice Efforts at CLF

“I’m thrilled to be joining CLF at such a critical time in the environmental movement,” said Jenkins. “So many communities are saddled with unfair environmental burdens simply because they are low income or made up of people of color. It’s time to put an end to these injustices, and I’m ready to hit the ground running in making that goal a reality.”